At first, the emergence of complex life and advanced civilizations in the universe seems completely unlikely. But what had to happen for us humans to exist? And is our existence really just based on coincidences? From the Big Bang to today, astrophysicists Dr. Erik Bertram (formerly at ZAH/ITA) and Dr. Dominika Wylezalek (ZAH/ARI) highlight the apparent coincidences that ultimately gave rise to humans. Entertaining reports and the latest results from the James Webb Space Telescope not only provide insights into the work of astronomers, but also provide philosophical food for thought about our existence.